Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph)
Summary: "A collections of the very best writings of America's funniest and zaniest humorist, made by the comic genius himself, is reissued in a handsome paperback. Here, S. J. Perelman's gift for wordplay, witticism, spoofery, and sheer nonsense are on full display. In a playful, loving tribute to the funny man, novelist Joshua Cohen-also an erudite wordsmith and punster-introduces Perelman's sui...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 817.52 PERBoozan, Glenn
Summary: A rhyming illustrated humor book for moms who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's <i>all</i> moms, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, to remind and reassure any mother that there are way worse moms out there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817 BOOKrieger, Emily
Summary: "Can you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series. Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a story in seconds? Put your sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun book! See if you can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2018
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Summary: "There are few rivalries across history that are quite as formidable, and in Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes, they go head-to-head--with a twist that may give you...paws. Through a recurring cast of characters that present the 200+ jokes in comic-style format, there are added layers of humor in funny visuals and wisecracking canines and felines that don't just tell the jokes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 LEWSantos, Sophie
Summary: "From the self-proclaimed Queen of the Stunted Late Bloomers and one of the most exciting emerging voices in comedy comes an honestly funny memoir about the awkward, cringeworthy, hilarious, and longest possible journey of coming of age and into her own. The only child of a perpetually transferring Filipino-Spanish US Army officer and a spitfire nurse, Sophie Santos spent her early years...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Topple Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SANTOS, SOPHIE SANVan Ness, Jonathan
Summary: In Jonathan Van Ness' New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, he showed readers how the incredibly difficult moments from his life (surviving sexual abuse and addiction, being diagnosed with HIV) have existed alongside great joy and positivity (landing a breakout role on Netflix's Queer Eye, becoming an amateur figure skater and professional stand-up comedian, doting on his cats). If...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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Summary: "The humans are fighting again. Go figure. As a free A.I., Mal finds the war between the modded and augmented Federals and the puritanical Humanists about as interesting as a battle between rival anthills. He's not above scouting the battlefield for salvage, though, and when the Humanists abruptly cut off access to infospace he finds himself trapped in the body of a cyborg mercenary, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2024
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Summary: "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Eat rotten eggs or drink expired milk? Have hands for feet or have feet for hands? Containing hundreds of devious dilemmas and curious questions on all things silly, smelly, and more, this is a game book like no other. Grab your friends and family and start playing!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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Summary: "3,000 years ago, King David wrote The Book of Psalms-150 hymns in praise of God that became famous the world over. Now, with humanity on the verge of a self-generated catastrophe, God (with the help of another David) has decided to return, and reverse, the favor. He has written a cornucopia of insults of the human race in the form of prose, poetry, and parody. Their topics are as diverse as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 JAVDahl, Michael.
Summary: A collection of jokes, comics, and gags about schools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Book, A Capstone imprint 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 817.54 DAHKracht, Matt
Summary: "Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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Summary: Tales of whimsy, verses of woe book contains a collection of nonsense poetry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Redtail Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 DERRosenblum, Emma
Summary: "A gripping, darkly comic novel from the national bestselling author of Bad Summer People about a team of wealthy and powerful executives on retreat in Miami when one of them goes missing . . . Every year, executives at the trendy tech startup Aurora gather the company's top employees for an exclusive retreat in Miami and this year, Caitlin Levy—Aurora's newest hire—is joining the team as Head...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2024
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1 available in New Fiction, Call number: M ROSFarris, Grace
Summary: "Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, 'Mom Milestones' is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood."--Page 2 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 FARMorgan, Dan
Summary: The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed with over 200 jokes inspired by the best-selling video game in the world!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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Summary: In this collection of laugh-out-loud stories, lawyer and mom coach, Nikki Oden, serves up 40 bite-sized chapters filled with raw and easy-to-implement advice for any mom who has ever struggled with nurturing her career and her family at the same time. You'll walk away entertained, inspired, and equipped with the tools you need to create a mom life you absolutely love.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phoenix Advantage Media 2023
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Summary: A dedicated lawyer who advocates for mentally ill patients, Vivian, contending with the memories and aftereffects of her own bad childhood, makes a bold move during a family reunion that leaves her alone in new and terrifying ways, causing her to unravel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: Fiction JohnsonSummary: "In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2024
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Summary: Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2024
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Summary: "When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive -- the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers. From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zando 2023
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Summary: From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society. Blythe Roberson's sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 ROBBeaton, Kate
Summary: "Hark! A Vagrant" takes readers on a romp through history and literature -- with dignity for few and cookies for all -- with comic strips about famous authors, their characters, and political and historical figures, all drawn in Kate Beaton's pared-down style. This collection features favorite stories from the webcomic of the same name, as well as new, previously unpublished content. Whether...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2011
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 BEADavis, Jim
Summary: A collection of comic strips follows the adventures of the lazy, food-loving, wise-cracking feline.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 1997
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Summary: "Featuring subjects from hacking to hipsters, AI to modern art, plastic to post-apocalyptic puns, The Amazing Joke Book will hit your funny bone right where it's needed. Ideal for dipping into, as inspiration for entertaining your friends or making a speech, this bumper book of funnies is guaranteed to provide hundreds of laughs for all the family."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus Publishing Limited 2019